Finance Director
- Recruiter
- JHE & Partners
- Location
- Bradford
- Posted
- 25 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 08 Jun 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
We have been retained to work exclusively with a rapidly expanding business based in Bradford who are looking to recruit a Finance Director to join the Senior Leadership Team. Easily commutable from Leeds, Halifax and Huddersfield, this is a superb opportunity for someone looking to make a positive impact on an already successful business. Working closely with the Managing Director, the successful candidate will lead the accounting function in the production of consistently accurate and timely financial reporting, whilst maximising performance both in terms of profitability and cash flow. The Finance Director will play a key role in the development of strategy, challenging new idea's and providing analysis and evidence to support new initiatives.
The company have worked hard to develop a culture of collaboration, hard work and a desire to be the best in their specialist area. It is essential the successful candidate shares the same values and adds to the positive environment that has allowed them to develop such a loyal and committed team.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Working closely with the MD to develop company strategy based on sound analysis and evidence, challenging assumptions and decision making as appropriate
- Overall control and responsibility for the accounting function
- Managing a team of 7 in the finance team, encouraging personal development and training
- Preparation and review of monthly management accounts, year end and all budgets and forecasting
- Liaise with Operational Teams to develop budgets and ensure consistent review
- Focus on cost reductions, increasing efficiencies and profitability
- Ensuring the financial systems are robust and fit for purpose, improving/replacing if necessary
The ideal candidate profile:
- Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with significant post qualification experience within industry
- Commercially astute, articulate, technically strong finance leader
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong IT skills, always searching for improvement
- High integrity
- Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to business growth and success
Offering a competitive salary, I would urge anyone interested in this position to apply at their earliest convenience.